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High Water at Putney Floods on the towpath the scene at Putney as boatmen wade
High Water at Putney Floods on the towpath the scene at Putney as boatmen wade and row past a stranded car when high tide took the water from two to three feet above the towpath March 1963
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Media ID 11219940
© 2003 Topham Picturepoint
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the historic event of the Putney floods with our stunning Media Storehouse poster print. Witness the iconic scene at Putney as boatmen navigate the towpath, wading through water that reached two to three feet above the normal level in March 1963. This captivating photograph by General from TopFoto captures the determination and resilience of the boatmen in the face of nature's power. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the memories of this extraordinary event.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.4cm x 42cm (20.2" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
High Water at Putney Floods - A Glimpse into the Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print titled "High Water at Putney Floods on the towpath" takes us back to a moment frozen in time - March 1963. The image captures the scene at Putney, where boatmen valiantly wade through waist-deep water, rowing past a stranded car amidst the chaos caused by rising tides. The weather had taken an unforgiving turn as high tide pushed the water levels two to three feet above the towpath. The photograph encapsulates both decades gone by and a sense of despair that accompanies such natural calamities. It serves as a poignant reminder of how unpredictable and powerful nature can be, leaving people helpless in its wake. Yet, amid this disheartening situation, there is also resilience and determination visible in those boatmen who navigate their way through adversity. Notably, swans gracefully swim against this watery backdrop, showcasing nature's ability to adapt even during challenging times. This juxtaposition between man-made structures and serene wildlife adds depth to the composition. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured by General from TopFoto, it transports us back to an era when floods ravaged communities but also brought out humanity's indomitable spirit. Let this photograph serve as a testament to our shared history and remind us of our responsibility towards safeguarding our environment for future generations.
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